Threads, threading tools, manufacturing processes

Whether you want to start with the design of a threading tool or manufacture a designed tool: PTM supports you comprehensively, starting with the geometric description and the process parameterization. The individual information for tool production is provided by intelligent post-processors.

Thread

Fastening thread

  • Standard and special threads
  • Bolt and nut thread

Pipe thread

  • Standard and special threads
  • Internal and external thread
  • Cylindrical and conical design

Motion screw thread

  • Ball screws, spindles and nuts
  • Trapezoidal thread
  • Saw thread
  • Special thread

Transport thread

  • Pump and compressor rotors
  • Extruder screws
  • Conveyor and transport screws
  • Profiles according to customer specifications

 

Thread manufacturing processes supported in PTM

Machining, with geometrically defined cutting edge

  • Profile milling, single or multi-groove
  • Whirls, single or multi-grooved

Machining, with geometrically undefined cutting edge

  • Profile grinding, single or multi-groove

Forming process

  • (Smooth) Rolling

Tools for thread production

with geometrically defined cutting edge

  • Thread milling cutter, single or multi-groove
  • Whirling tools, single or multi-grooved

with geometrically indeterminate cutting edge

  • Profile grinding wheels, single or multi-groove

Forming tools

  • Rolling rollers, revolving or inclined
  • Taps

 

Manufacturing method for threading tools

Soft machining with geometrically defined cutting edge

  • Slot milling
  • Profile milling
  • Profile relief-turning
  • Whirling

Hard grinding with geometrically undefined cutting edge

  • Slot grinding
  • Profile grinding
  • Profile relief grinding
  • Profile grinding of thread formers (non-circular grinding)
  • (Index) generating grinding